Van Houtryve's project explores the history of the U.S.–Mexico border, and its original location seven hundred miles north. Before it was thought of as the American West, it was Spanish and then Mexican territory.

To imagine what this history may have looked like, van Houtryve utilized early 19th century photography techniques to capture landscapes and create portraits of descendents of early inhabitants. Through these techniques, the idea is to help modern viewers see a piece of history that was not well documented using visual mediums.

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Tomas van Houtryve is an artist, photographer, and author who engages critical contemporary issues around the world.
Initially a student in philosophy, Tomas developed a passion for photography while...